Warming Up Your Home

The temperatures outside have begun to dip towards winter finally. Some places are getting their first snow of the year and forecasts are already calling for a rough winter for the country. There’s nothing better than curling up at home and enjoying quiet nights in. It’s also the time of year where visitors and guests are seen more often and more time is spent in your home. It’s likely you’ll find yourself with the decorating bug before too long. The holiday season is the perfect time to give your home an extra boost in the style department. If you’re looking for information on how to remodel a house or give your home an extra cheery factor for the holiday season, this post is for you. Adding warmth to your home during the winter is a great way to make it a little cozier for both your family and any guests or relatives you might host during Christmas. Below are some great tips for remodeling your home and design ideas to add warmth and charm to your home.

Blankets and Pillows

Is there anything more inviting than a couch or chair covered with fluffy pillows or blankets? Magazines and television shows often portray the happiest winter scenes as those where a family is curled up in their living space, blankets abound, and sipping hot cocoa. The image instantly warms you up and you can bring that image to life in your own home. You can purchase pillows and blankets on sale during the season and have them for years to come. Try going for a bright color theme when it comes to your purchases. Red pillows immediately evoke the idea of a roaring fire, and the same thing can be said for yellows and oranges. Try out warmer hues on blankets as well. Drape them casually over the backs of your furniture or fold them neatly on the arm. Arrange them so guests will feel comfortable using them if they feel the need to bundle up. Another idea is changing the arrangement of your furniture. If you have a fireplace or a woodstove in your home, try arranging the furniture to face the heat source. It will automatically brighten the room and make your space the hottest place to be in your home.

 Warm Windows

One huge way to make a boldly heated change in your home is by dressing up the windows to fit the weather outside. Most homeowners opt to put lightweight curtains up during the summer and warm months. It helps with the heating bill by allowing sunshine in and cooler air to circulate throughout your home. In colder months it makes sense to take down those light curtains and hang up something a little more substantial. Layering on window treatments is an ideal solution for your window confusion in the winter. It’s fairly hard to find a happy balance with window arrangements. Layering window treatments can be a warm solution. Try adding thick curtains to help keep the cool air out and the warm air in. Choosing warm, bright colors can also make a difference in giving your room cheer. Colored blinds or detailed shades will add that much more detail to your windows and, again, if the right color is chosen, will be sure to instantly brighten up your space and serve a dual purpose.

Plenty of Candles

There’s nothing better than candles on a cold winter night. They invite coziness and happiness just by populating your room or home. Candles are a great way to add warmth to your home in a wide variety of ways. If you have a mantle, line the mantle with candles of different sizes and colors. Try to opt for colors like orange, yellows, whites, and brighter hues. Some homeowners find candles to be hard to handle. The smell can be overpowering sometimes and forgetting to blow them out can turn deadly. For any homeowners not used to having burning candles in their home during the holiday, the ability to find flameless candles is now easier than ever. There are flameless candles which produce some scent if you would like the candle smell without the open flame. Having candles throughout your home will bring a warm scent along with a cozy touch to each room.